Witnesses sought over fatal collision in Whitley Bay

David Sedgwick

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision in Whitley Bay.

An 18-year-old male pedestrian died after being struck by a Renault Megane travelling south on the A193 The Links at 9.42pm on Sunday.

Two males who had been arrested in connection with the collision, have now been released pending further enquiries.

Officers investigating the collision are now are asking for any CCTV footage from homes or business premises, or from any motorists who may have dashcam style footage, of a Renault Megane and a Vauxhall Corsa car travelling from Blyth towards Whitley Bay around 9pm to the time of the collision at 9.42pm in the following areas:

North Tyneside – Shiremoor, North Shields, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay; and